Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 362: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to meet the concerns of Alcohol Action Ireland regarding the Intoxicating Liquor (Codification) Bill 2005 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15159/05]

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15260/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 362 and 371 together.

The position is that I have recently published proposals for an intoxicating liquor Bill that will streamline and modernise our liquor licensing laws. This will involve repealing the Liquor Licensing Acts 1833 to 2004 and replacing them with updated provisions more suited to modern conditions. As part of a consultative process, I have invited organisations and private individuals with an interest in this area to submit their views or suggestions on all or specific parts of the proposed Bill. I will take the views of Alcohol Action Ireland and those of other organisations and individuals who make submissions into account in the detailed drafting of the Bill. The deadline for the receipt of submissions is 31 May 2005.